Lot #127 - Zareh Moskofian (1898-1987) Armenian - Turkish - French

Zareh Moskofian (1898-1987) Armenian - Turkish - French

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American, European and Ukrainian Fine Art

Oct 06, 2023 07:00 PM

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Zareh Moskofian (Armenian: Զարեհ Մոսքոֆեան, 1898 in Izmit, Ottoman Empire – 1987 in Lyon, France )
Seascape
1931
oil on canvas / framed
dimensions 46 x 61 cm (18 x 24 in.)
frame size 53 x 68 cm (21 x 26 3/4 in.)
signed and dated lower left corner
Shipping to USA - DHL $330 , National post with tracking service $185 / Shipping to EU, Middle Assia - DHL $230 , National post with tracking service $115
Zareh Moskofian (Armenian: Զարեհ Մոսքոֆեան, 1898 in Izmit, Ottoman Empire – 1987 in Lyon, France ) was an Ottoman painter of Armeniandescent.Of Armenian descent, Moskofian was born in Izmit. He attended the local Armenian school.Upon returning from a trip to Aleppo, Moskofian began painting. He started with painting the scenery of Constantinople.He then moved to Lyon, France.In France, Moskofian continued his career in the arts and became a teacher. He died in 1987. He is also noted that during World War II, Moskofian gave refuge and shelter to Jews escaping the Holocaust